Millions of seniors depend on Social Security to pay the bills in retirement, but there’s a lot of mystery surrounding the program and how it works. The problem with being kept in the dark, however, is that you stand to lose out on benefits -- benefits that could come in handy when you’re older and money grows tight. With that in mind, here are a few lesser-known facts about Social Security that can help you better navigate the program’s ins and outs.
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